EU steps in as ‘alarming’ India-Pakistan tensions rise – POLITICO

The gunmen, whom New Delhi has accused Islamabad of supporting, reportedly targeted Hindus, who make up the majority of the Indian population. Pakistan is a Muslim-majority country. India has since expelled Pakistani diplomats, suspended a crucial water treaty and canceled visas for Pakistani nationals, with Pakistan responding in kind, and minor skirmishes have erupted along … Read more

India and US trying to arrange early meeting between Modi and Trump, sources say

Indian and U.S. diplomats are trying to arrange a February meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, two Indian sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters. India, a strategic partner of the United States in its efforts to counter China, is keen to enhance trade relations with the … Read more